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Q&A: New Shelter Director's Focus Is Always On The Animals

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Joe Sprague with one of his charges at the Southampton Animal Shelter. DANA SHAW

Joe Sprague with one of his charges at the Southampton Animal Shelter. DANA SHAW

author on Nov 24, 2020
Joe Sprague is currently living out of suitcases in a hotel, landing on the South Fork at an inopportune time to be looking for housing. But Mr. Sprague, 59, became... more

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